Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s Windows

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Beskrivning

Aimed at people over the age of 50 and written by an expert in the field, Joli Ballew, this book covers the topic of laptop computers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-04-29
Mått:235 x 188 x 11 mm
Vikt:490 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:240
Upplaga:1
Förlag:Pearson Education
ISBN:9780273733188

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Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1 – Introduction to laptops Laptop advantages Access media and games Use the web to find your way Entertain your grandchildren Tablet PC support Use your laptop ergonomically Get started Chapter 2 – Choosing and using a laptop Things to consider when shopping for a laptop Shopping checklist Choosing a rugged laptop Extended warranties Chapter 3 – Exploring the outside of the laptop Locate and use various features Explore additional ports Chapter 4 – Exploring the inside Basic functionality Keys common to most keyboards Chapter 5 – Windows Vista Starting and activating Windows Vista Explore the Welcome Center About Vista editions Explore the desktop Explore Vista Explore the taskbar Explore the Sidebar Instant search Shut down Windows Chapter 6 – Tweaking the look of Windows Vista Personalise the desktop with Aero Windows backgrounds Screen savers Changing desktop icons Screen resolution Mouse/screen pointers Font size Chapter 7 – Configuring accessibility options Configure the Narrator Working with the Magnifier Using the on-screen keyboard Make the keyboard easier to use Explore keyboard shortcuts Explore additional ease of access options Using speech recognition Chapter 8 – Safety and security User accounts and passwords Protecting your laptop Protecting your family and your data Staying safe online Help and support Chapter 9 – Connecting to the Internet Choose among dial-up, broadband, mobile, wireless, satellite Configuring your home Internet connection Creating a wireless satellite connection Viewing and managing network connections Using free WiFi hotspot Chapter 10 – Working with media and media applications Rip a CD in Media Player Playing music in Media Player Burn a CD in Media Player Import pictures Edit photos Share photos Watch DVDs Burn a data DVD Movie Maker basics Watching live television Record television Chapter 11 – Instant and video messaging Get Live Messenger Configure Live Messenger Messaging Voice and video communications Chapter 12 – The Mobility Center Explore Mobility Center Extend battery life Wireless connectivity Exploring presentation settings Sync Center Using an external display Chapter 13 – Maintaining and upgrading your laptop Maintain your laptop Upgrading your laptop Chapter 14 - Avoiding laptop disasters Commonsense precautions Health precautions Laptops and physical precautions Commonsense precautions Health precautions Laptops and physical precautions Jargon busterTroubleshooting guide